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Music The Pharcyde: Where Are They Now? The Pharcyde continue to perform as a unit. By Demi Phillips January 25, 2024
Music Another One! Kendrick Lamar Amps Up His Spotify Record For A Rapper's Monthly Listeners Kendrick Lamar has also recently broken records when it comes to No. 1 hip-hop albums, Spotify streams, and much more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2025
Music Police Issue Statement On Tay Keith's Death, Friends & Collaborators React Nashville police have revealed details regarding beloved Tay Keith's passing as the producer's friends flood the internet with tributes. By Erika Marie June 18, 2026
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists. By Erika Marie June 15, 2026
Music Cassie Blasted By Former Diddy Escort Clayton Howard Howard has sued Cassie and Diddy, alleging she gave him an STD. He released a video calling out the singer. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music Jimmy Jam Net Worth 2024: What Is The Iconic Producer Worth? Discover the enduring legacy of Jimmy Jam, one half of the legendary production duo with Terry Lewis, and explore his monumental impact on the world of R&B and pop music. By Rain Adams May 01, 2024
Original Content Travis Scott's Biggest Songs Travis Scott has created some of the biggest hits of the last few years. Here's a look at the rapper's most popular songs to date. By Josh Megson April 13, 2023
Music Teyana Taylor Reveals New Album Release Date We have her word. By Mitch Findlay October 15, 2019
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About XXXTENTACION Here's what you need to know about Florida sensation XXXTENTACION. By Danny Schwartz January 31, 2017
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Gucci Mane Allegedly Snitching On Pooh Shiesty 50 Cent is following Pooh Shiesty's arrest like the rest of the rap world and he's got some more commentary on it regarding Gucci Mane. By Zachary Horvath April 03, 2026
Music Ye Replaces Don Toliver On "Circles" With His Own Vocals Kanye is making updates to 'BULLY.' By Tallie Spencer April 02, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Reacts To Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Shows With Bold Prediction Akademiks claims that this is gonna be the "best PR wave" for Hov. By Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026